Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
basically
Adverb
/ˈbeɪsɪkli/
Definition
In the most important or fundamental way; essentially.
Examples
- Basically, we need to start from scratch.
- She explained the problem, and basically it comes down to lack of communication.
- He’s basically the best player on the team.
Meaning
Used to emphasize the basic idea or point of something.
Synonyms
- Essentially
- Fundamentally
- Primarily
- In essence
